MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
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R307 VLS is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R307 VLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R307 VLS registered?
R307 VLS is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 May 1998.
Is R307 VLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R307 VLS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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